I have been on the campaign trail now for over 6 months, and I want to thank each and every one of you very sincerely for the warm welcome and support you have shown to me. It has been a pleasure to meet you and I hope to be able to continue to represent you as I have done over the past 3 years since I was co-opted to Kerry County Council, when my uncle Michael Healy-Rae was elected to represent you in Dáil Éireann.

The final countdown has begun and I am now asking you to show your support for me by giving me your No. 1 or next nearest preference when you cast your vote on Friday, 23rd May.